joking

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: jok-ing (2)
English Definition

Making jokes; talking humorously or not seriously.

Example Sentence

I was only joking, don't take it seriously.

US IPA /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈdʒəʊkɪŋ/

Synonyms

jesting kidding teasing bantering mocking

Antonyms

serious solemn earnest